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Santhosh Lakshman

Doha,QA

Summary

Experienced, customer-centric professional with 12+ years in Airline, Travel, Hospitality, and Hotel industries. Seeking Gulf market role to deliver exceptional service and drive organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Supervisor

Tawfeeq Travel
01.2017 - Current
  • As Branch Supervisor at Tawfeeq Travel, I oversee the TMC and online booking tool, driving operational productivity and delivering exceptional service to clients
  • Recognized as a Top Performer in 2018, 2020, and 2021, I have a proven track record of achieving measurable results
  • Some of key accomplishments include: Assisting customers in booking flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements
  • Provided prompt and accurate information regarding fares, flight schedules, and travel policies
  • Resolved customer issues and concerns, ensuring high levels of satisfaction
  • Processed ticket exchanges, cancellations, and refunds in accordance with airline guidelines
  • Participated in continuous learning opportunities, including Airline Basic Tariff courses
  • Achieved a significant 20% increase in sales, surpassing revenue targets and contributing to the company's overall growth
  • Achieved a team productivity increase of 30% by implementing performance metrics, setting clear goals, and providing regular feedback and support
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills by handling and resolving over 100 customer complaints, resulting in high customer satisfaction and retention
  • Maintained high-quality service levels, consistently meeting industry standards and achieving a customer satisfaction rating of 95% or higher in the most recent performance evaluation.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to create promotional materials highlighting unique travel experiences available through our agency''s offerings.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets by proactively identifying opportunities to upsell or make additional recommendations based on client preferences.

Sr. Travel Consultant

Alhind Tours & Travels
09.2014 - 06.2016

· As a Senior Travel Consultant, I provided end-to-end travel solutions and managed operations to ensure exceptional customer experiences

· Led a portfolio of more than 30 corporate, walk-in, and personal clients, consistently delivering high-quality services

· Managed day-to-day operations including reservations, holidays, visas, and finance/accounts, meeting local government and IATA standards

· Developed and maintained strong relationships with corporate clients, airline managers, and associated facility representatives, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback

· Coordinated with hotels and other service providers to create customized tour/travel packages, meeting client requirements

· Managed complex international travel arrangements, ensuring smooth and seamless experiences for business travelers.

Travel Consultant

Al Khodari Tours & Travel
10.2010 - 03.2014
  • As Travel Consultant, I provided comprehensive travel services to corporate clients, ensuring smooth travel arrangements and exceptional customer satisfaction
  • Prepared overseas and domestic travel itineraries for corporate clients, managing all aspects of their travel needs
  • Successfully provided exceptional customer service, resulting in a high client retention rate and positive feedback
  • Achieved 95% accuracy in the processing of travel documents, ensuring compliance with visa and immigration requirements.

Education

BBM in Business Management -

Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
01.2015

Skills

  • Travel Management: Supervising entire travel operations, managing plans, and optimizing budgets
  • Ticketing and Reservation Management: Efficiently handling ticketing and reservations for accuracy and speed
  • Reservation Management: Creating reservations, quoting fares, and issuing tickets promptly and accurately
  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring professional, personalized service to boost satisfaction and revenue
  • Airline Coordination: Coordinating with airlines for passenger support and query resolution
  • Communication Skills: Fluent in English, with Arabic proficiency for effective communication
  • Geographic Knowledge: Good understanding of world geography for precise travel planning
  • IATA BSP Ticketing: Knowledgeable in IATA BSP procedures for compliant ticketing Customer Service Excellence: Proven record of outstanding support Strong Communication: Fluent in English and Arabic
  • Computer Proficiency: Skilled in reservation and ticketing software as Amadeus ,Sabre & Galileo
  • Mathematical Skills: Solid grasp for fare calculations and transactions
  • World Geography: Fair knowledge for travel planning assistance
  • Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with clients and colleagues
  • IATA BSP Ticketing Knowledge: Attended Airline Basic Tariff courses
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, GDS systems, travel software, online booking tools, and data analysis tools
  • Exceptional multilingual communication abilities in customer service
  • Team Management,Airline reservation systems proficiency

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2

Personal Information

Title: Senior Ticketing Agent | Travel Consultant  | Accomplished in Corporate Travel Operations and Client Management

References

References Upon Request

Timeline

Branch Supervisor

Tawfeeq Travel
01.2017 - Current

Sr. Travel Consultant

Alhind Tours & Travels
09.2014 - 06.2016

Travel Consultant

Al Khodari Tours & Travel
10.2010 - 03.2014

BBM in Business Management -

Bharathiar University
Santhosh Lakshman